公开(公告)号：US20170129240A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15410058

申请日：2017-01-19

Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION

Inventor： Yanjia Zuo ,  Mandakini Kanungo ,  Hong Zhao ,  Pratima Gattu Naga Rao ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Santokh S. Badesha ,  John R. Andrews

IPC: B41J2/14

CPC classification number: B41J2/1433 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B15/043 ,  B32B15/08 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/281 ,  B32B2307/75 ,  B41J2/14201 ,  B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2/1607 ,  B41J2/161 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2002/14403 ,  B41J2002/14491 ,  Y10T428/31515

Abstract: A method for forming an ink jet printhead comprises processing an epoxy adhesive such that negative effects from physical contact with particular inks are reduced or eliminated. Conventional adhesives processed using conventional techniques are known to gain weight and squeeze out when exposed to certain inks such as ultraviolet inks, solid inks, and aqueous inks. An embodiment of the present teachings can include processing of a particular adhesive such that the resulting epoxy adhesive is suitable for printhead applications.

公开(公告)号：US09421772B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14561519

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Gary D. Redding ,  Mark A. Cellura

IPC: B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B81C1/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/1621 ,  B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2/1433 ,  B41J2/161 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1626 ,  B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/1629 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/1635 ,  B41J2/1639 ,  B81B2201/052 ,  B81C1/00158 ,  B81C1/00214 ,  B81C1/00523 ,  B81C2201/0194 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49401 ,  Y10T29/49798

Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of electrostatic actuator membranes for an electrostatically actuated ink jet printhead. The method can include forming a blanket actuator membrane layer on an etch stop layer, where the etch stop layer is interposed between the blanket membrane layer and a handle layer such as a semiconductor wafer. The blanket actuator membrane layer is patterned to form a plurality of actuator membranes. The plurality of actuator membranes is attached to a printhead drive assembly that includes circuitry for actuating the plurality of actuator membranes. Subsequently, the handle layer and etch stop layer are removed, thereby leaving the plurality of actuator membranes attached to the printhead drive assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成用于静电致动喷墨打印头的多个静电致动器膜的方法。 该方法可以包括在蚀刻停止层上形成覆盖层致动器膜层，其中蚀刻停止层插入在覆盖膜层和诸如半导体晶片的手柄层之间。 图案化毯子致动器膜层以形成多个致动器膜。 多个致动器膜附接到打印头驱动组件，打印头驱动组件包括用于致动多个致动器膜的电路。 随后，去除手柄层和蚀刻停止层，从而使多个致动器膜附接到打印头驱动组件。

公开(公告)号：US20160159091A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14561519

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Gary D. Redding ,  Mark A. Cellura

IPC: B41J2/14 ,  B81C1/00 ,  B41J2/16

CPC classification number: B41J2/1621 ,  B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2/1433 ,  B41J2/161 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1626 ,  B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/1629 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/1635 ,  B41J2/1639 ,  B81B2201/052 ,  B81C1/00158 ,  B81C1/00214 ,  B81C1/00523 ,  B81C2201/0194 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49401 ,  Y10T29/49798

Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of electrostatic actuator membranes for an electrostatically actuated ink jet printhead. The method can include forming a blanket actuator membrane layer on an etch stop layer, where the etch stop layer is interposed between the blanket membrane layer and a handle layer such as a semiconductor wafer. The blanket actuator membrane layer is patterned to form a plurality of actuator membranes. The plurality of actuator membranes is attached to a printhead drive assembly that includes circuitry for actuating the plurality of actuator membranes. Subsequently, the handle layer and etch stop layer are removed, thereby leaving the plurality of actuator membranes attached to the printhead drive assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成用于静电致动喷墨打印头的多个静电致动器膜的方法。 该方法可以包括在蚀刻停止层上形成覆盖层致动器膜层，其中蚀刻停止层插入在覆盖膜层和诸如半导体晶片的手柄层之间。 图案化毯子致动器膜层以形成多个致动器膜。 多个致动器膜附接到打印头驱动组件，打印头驱动组件包括用于致动多个致动器膜的电路。 随后，去除手柄层和蚀刻停止层，从而使多个致动器膜附接到打印头驱动组件。

公开(公告)号：US20160039205A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14454186

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Gary D. Redding ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Jon G. Judge ,  Chad D. Freitag ,  Samuel V. Schultz ,  Chad J. Slenes

IPC: B41J2/14 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H05K1/028 ,  B41J2/14233

Abstract: A flex circuit board provides islands of electrically isolated material surrounding openings in the flex circuit board to preserve fluid integrity of passageways passing through an electrically insulating layer of the flex circuit board. The electrically isolated islands surround exits of the passageways through the electrically insulating material and extend the passageways through an electrically conductive layer of the flex circuit board. Consequently, fluid passing through the passageways and electrically isolated islands in the flex circuit board is not subjected to electrical current.

Abstract translation: 柔性电路板提供围绕柔性电路板中的开口的电隔离材料岛，以保持通过柔性电路板的电绝缘层的通路的流体完整性。 电隔离的岛环绕通过电绝缘材料的通道的出口，并且将通道延伸穿过柔性电路板的导电层。 因此，柔性电路板中通过通道和电隔离岛的流体不受电流的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20140342160A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14265119

申请日：2014-04-29

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Yanjia Zuo ,  Mandakini Kanungo ,  Hong Zhao ,  Pratima Gattu Naga Rao ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Santokh S. Badesha ,  John R. Andrews

IPC: B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B32B7/12

CPC classification number: B41J2/1433 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B15/043 ,  B32B15/08 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/281 ,  B32B2307/75 ,  B41J2/14201 ,  B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2/1607 ,  B41J2/161 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2002/14403 ,  B41J2002/14491 ,  Y10T428/31515

Abstract: A method for forming an ink jet printhead comprises processing an epoxy adhesive such that negative effects from physical contact with particular inks are reduced or eliminated. Conventional adhesives processed using conventional techniques are known to gain weight and squeeze out when exposed to certain inks such as ultraviolet inks, solid inks, and aqueous inks. An embodiment of the present teachings can include processing of a particular adhesive such that the resulting epoxy adhesive is suitable for printhead applications.

Abstract translation: 用于形成喷墨打印头的方法包括处理环氧粘合剂，从而减少或消除与特定油墨的物理接触的负面影响。 已知使用常规技术处理的常规粘合剂在暴露于某些油墨如紫外线油墨，固体油墨和水性油墨时会增加重量并挤出。 本教导的一个实施方案可以包括处理特定的粘合剂，使得得到的环氧粘合剂适合于打印头应用。

公开(公告)号：US20140109408A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13657095

申请日：2012-10-22

Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION

Inventor： Xuejin Wen ,  Mark A. Cellura

IPC: B23P17/04

CPC classification number: B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  H01L41/318 ,  Y10S29/001 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49401 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A method and structure for forming an ink jet printhead can include the use of a transfer pad to transfer an adhesive solution to an ink jet printhead substrate. The adhesive solution can be placed within a patterned recess of a cliché and then an upper surface of the adhesive solution can be gelled. A surface of the transfer pad contacts the gelled upper surface and transfers the adhesive solution to the ink jet printhead substrate. During the transfer, a lower surface of the adhesive solution gels. During contact with the ink jet printhead substrate, the gelled lower surface adheres to the ink jet printhead substrate while the gelled upper surface releases from the transfer pad.

Abstract translation: 用于形成喷墨打印头的方法和结构可以包括使用传送垫将粘合剂溶液转印到喷墨打印头基底。 粘合剂溶液可以放置在表层的图案化凹槽中，然后胶粘剂溶液的上表面可以凝胶化。 转印垫的表面接触胶凝的上表面并将粘合剂溶液转移到喷墨打印头基底。 在转移期间，粘合剂溶液的下表面凝胶化。 在与喷墨打印头基底接触期间，胶凝的下表面粘附到喷墨打印头基底，同时凝胶化的上表面从转印垫释放。

公开(公告)号：US11945169B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US17332511

申请日：2021-05-27

Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Baikampady Gopalkrishna ,  Raja Bala ,  Palghat Ramesh ,  David Allen Mantell ,  Peter Michael Gulvin ,  Mark A. Cellura

IPC: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/20

CPC classification number: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/255

Abstract: A 3D printer includes a nozzle configured to jet a drop of liquid metal therethrough. The 3D printer also includes a light source configured to illuminate the drop with a pulse of light. A duration of the pulse of light is from about 0.0001 seconds to about 0.1 seconds. The 3D printer also includes a camera configured to capture an image, video, or both of the drop. The 3D printer also includes a computing system configured to detect the drop in the image, the video, or both. The computing system is also configured to characterize the drop after the drop is detected. Characterizing the drop includes determining a size of the drop, a location of the drop, or both in the image, the video, or both.

公开(公告)号：US20210069972A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US17017392

申请日：2020-09-10

Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION

Inventor： Santokh S. Badesha ,  Varun Sambhy ,  Chu-Heng Liu ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  George Shannon ,  Gary D. Redding ,  Lyle G. Dingman

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/30 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: Nozzles for an additive manufacturing device and methods for improving wettability of the nozzles are disclosed. The method may include subjecting the nozzle to a surface treatment. The surface treatment may include contacting a surface of the nozzle with one or more surface modifying agents. The surface modifying agents may include one or more of an oxidizing agent, an acid, a base, or combinations thereof. The one or more surface modifying agents may increase an oxygen content of the surface of the nozzle. An inner surface of the nozzle may have a water contact angle of greater than 1° and less than about 90°. The inner surface of the nozzle may be free or substantially free of a coating.

公开(公告)号：US20200061912A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16667155

申请日：2019-10-29

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： David A. Mantell ,  Christopher G. Lynn ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Peter J. Nystrom

IPC: B29C64/232 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/227

Abstract: A method for identifying an angular deviation in the orientation of a multi-nozzle extruder includes moving the multi-nozzle extruder in a first process direction to form a first extrusion material swath and moving the multi-nozzle extruder in a second process direction opposing the first process direction to form a second extrusion material swath. The method further includes identifying widths and heights of the swaths from scanned image data and identifying a component of angular deviation for the multi-nozzle extruder with reference to at least one of a difference between the first swath width and the second swath width and another difference between the first swath height and the second swath height.

公开(公告)号：US20190030819A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US15661711

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： David A. Mantell ,  Christopher G. Lynn ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Peter J. Nystrom

IPC: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C47/30 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C47/12 ,  G05B19/4099

Abstract: A method for identifying an angle of roll for a multi-nozzle extruder includes moving the extruder in a first process direction to form a first set of swaths of extrusion material using two nozzles in the extruder and moving the extruder in a second process direction to form a second set of swaths of extrusion material. The method further includes identifying a location of one nozzle relative to the other nozzle in two dimensions based on cross-process direction distances between the first and second sets of swaths and identifying the angle of extruder roll for the extruder based on the location of the one nozzle and a predetermined geometry of the extruder.